Dead Boys Guitarist Was 71
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Key Points:
- Eugene Richard O’Connor, known as Cheetah Chrome and guitarist for the Dead Boys, died at age 71, as confirmed by his bandmates on Instagram.
- The Dead Boys described him as a pioneering figure in punk rock, known for his energetic guitar style and lasting influence on the genre.
- Cheetah Chrome began his career with Rocket from the Tombs before forming the Dead Boys, who released two albums in the late 1970s and reunited for live shows without producing new studio albums.
- The band planned to tour their debut album "Young, Loud and Snotty" in 2027 to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
- O’Connor is survived by his wife, Anna, and their 14-year-old son, Rogan, who live in Nashville.
